Best Schools in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO has a total of 893 schools including 211 high schools, 153 middle schools and 505 elementary schools. A total of 383,274 students attend Kansas City, MO schools. On average, schools in Kansas City score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kansas City meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO has 211 high schools with 126,676 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kansas City score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kansas City don't meet expectations.
1. Park Hill South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
2. Park Hill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1857 Students
3. Kearney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 824 Students
4. Lee's Summit West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
5. Blue Springs South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2261 Students
6. Ewing Marion Kauffman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Marion Kauffman School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
7. Staley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1897 Students
8. Blue Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
9. Osborn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborn R-o • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students
10. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1997 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO has 153 middle schools with 77,322 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kansas City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kansas City don't meet expectations.
1. Delta Woods Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
2. Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academie Lafayette • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Kearney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 499 Students
4. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
5. Platte City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
6. Summit Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
7. Lincoln College Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
8. Polo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 107 Students
9. Brittany Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
10. Patton Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Leavenworth • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 439 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO has 505 elementary schools with 178,780 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kansas City score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kansas City meet expectations.
1. Epic Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
2. Corinth Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 564 Students
3. Prairie Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. Bradley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Leavenworth • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
5. Lens
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 134 Students
6. Morse Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
7. Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
8. Timber Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
9. Chapel Lakes Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
10. Harmony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kansas City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kansas City, MO has a total population of 2,192,035 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kansas City, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kansas City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kansas City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kansas City, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kansas City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Kansas City, MO
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 26%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 51%
- Projected Test Scores: 50%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 49%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations